Photo Sebio Aquilina MADC's Black Mountain kicks off harmlessly enough. A couple on a quiet retreat in the mountains, what could be more pleasant than that, right? It only takes a few minutes, however, for the audience to pick up on the fact that something is very wrong here. Clearly, the couple, Rebecca (Antonella Axisa) and Paul (Mikhail Basmadjian), are not sharing the … [Read more...] about MADC Black Mountain Review
Malta Theatre
The Little Prince at ŻiguŻajg
Photo: Elisa von Brockdorrf One hell of a touching performance that is not just for the little ones It is a matter of consequence to watch Teatru Anon's The Little Prince, whatever your age. it is also an ephemeral experience, a production that for an hour transports the audience to a magical world full of pathos. Those who have seen the production will understand my … [Read more...] about The Little Prince at ŻiguŻajg
Zoom Hybrid Performance
I walked into Tyrone Grima's Zoom Hybrid Performance, a one-hour theatre production taking place this weekend at the Inquisitor's Palace, not sure what to expect. I had been told that there was a choice of three versions to watch, two of them live and the other one online. One would involve the serving of nibbles; the other would give me a backstage, 360-degree view of all … [Read more...] about Zoom Hybrid Performance
Whats Their Names Theatre Review
Photo: Whats Their Names Theatre There is a point, in Whats Their Names Theatre's A Midsummer Night's Dream, when - towards the end of the play - Hermia (Tina Rizzo) discovers that Lysander (Gianni Selvaggi) has transferred his affections to Helena (Sandie von Brockdorff) and she loses it, resulting in the infamous scuffle between the two female protagonists. Things heat … [Read more...] about Whats Their Names Theatre Review
Il-Pożittivi Theatre Review
Il-Pożittivi is one of those prized theatre productions that will not simply stimulate a good discussion after viewing, but will also genuinely make you think about the way you approach people who are HIV positive. And, more importantly, reassess yourself. No mean feat for a theatre production, but let's start from the very beginning. Produced by Culture Venture, written by … [Read more...] about Il-Pożittivi Theatre Review